International Business, Bachelor of Arts
The Departments of English and Modern Languages and Business & Economics combine to offer the International Business major. The major is available with Chinese or Spanish as the language concentration. Students wishing to pursue other language concentrations should consult the chair of the Department of Business & Economics.
Requirements for a major in International Business:
Track 1: This track is designed for students for whom English is their first language and requires Language 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, plus study abroad approved by both the Director of Study Abroad and the Department chair.
Track 2: This track is designed for students for whom English is not their native language and requires either Writing 305 or Communication 420.
Department Core Courses (12 Hours)
| ACCT 201 | Introduction to Management Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 212 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MNGT 220 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
Business and Economics (24 Hours)
International Electives
One of the following: (3 Hours)
| ECON 372 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 |
| POLS 130 | Issues in International Politics | 3 |
| POLS 340 | International Political Economy | 3 |
Capstone (3 Hours)
| MNGT 453 | Business Policies and Practices | 3 |
Plus for track 1
Language (Select one language) (15-17 Hours)
LANG 101
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LANG 102
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LANG 201
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LANG 202
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LANG 301
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DEPENDING ON THE STUDENT’S LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND MODERN LANGUAGES MAY WAIVE ONE OR MORE COURSES IN THE CHOSEN LANGUAGE.
International Experience
| APPROVED STUDY ABROAD | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57-59 |
Plus for track 2
English/Communication:
One of the following (3 Hours)
| WRIT 305 | Business Writing | 3 |
| COMM 420 | Business Communication Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |